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H.R.2823: National Jazz Preservation and Education Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about arts, culture, religion
- Introduced Aug. 19, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 2011
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
National Jazz Preservation and Education Act of 2011 - Establishes a National Jazz Preservation Program, to be carried out by the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution through the National Museum of American History and in collaboration with other Smithsonian museums, to preserve knowledge and promote education about jazz. Requires the Secretary to: (1) record audio and video interviews with leading jazz artists; (2) acquire, preserve, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| Aug. 19, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |